WILL HACKNEY
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Creative professional specializing in TV writing and project management. Proven ability to develop innovative story concepts and articulate character arcs, while coordinating with production teams to deliver captivating narratives that elevate viewer engagement and project impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Producer
Cherry Productions - Untitled Netflix Show
Los Angeles, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Articulated series characters and episode concepts for studios, producers, and networks.
- Created character documents, episode summaries, and season overviews to support pitch materials.
- Developed series solutions integrating studio network and producer feedback to enrich storytelling quality.
Creative Producer
GRID Productions
Los Angeles, California
01.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging scripts and storylines that established Grid's creative identity and attracted early project interest.
- Collaborated with company leadership to define creative vision and storytelling approach for television projects, guiding overall narrative direction.
- Contributed to brainstorming sessions, shaping narrative structures for various projects from concept through completion, enhancing storytelling quality.
WRITERS' ASSISTANT
Cherry Productions
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 03.2025
- Assisted writers in developing scripts and story concepts for television production.
- Coordinated schedules for writer meetings and brainstorming sessions effectively.
- Managed communication between writers and other departments throughout production phases.
- Organized and maintained script revisions and document versions for easy access.
WRITERS' PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CBS Television Studios - Why Women Kill
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Edited scripts to improve grammar, style, and coherence, ensuring clarity for the audience.
- Edited and refined written content to enhance clarity and audience engagement.
- Conducted extensive research to enhance storytelling accuracy and authenticity.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions to generate innovative plot ideas and themes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-2013
Skills
- Creative writing
- Pitching concepts
- Concept development
- Creative development
- Project management
- Production planning
Timeline
Creative Producer
Cherry Productions - Untitled Netflix Show
03.2025 - Current
Creative Producer
GRID Productions
01.2021 - Current
WRITERS' ASSISTANT
Cherry Productions
01.2021 - 03.2025
WRITERS' PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
CBS Television Studios - Why Women Kill
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - FILM & TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Stephen F. Austin State University